Boys name · Massachusetts
Jay in Massachusetts
Jay was the 340th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 16 babies named Jay that year. Since 1916, Massachusetts families have named 4,500 babies Jay.
Popularity over time
Jay in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | 363rd |
| 1938 | 12 | 165th |
| 1952 | 80 | 84th |
| 1967 | 103 | 64th |
| 1981 | 40 | 116th |
| 1996 | 16 | 271st |
| 2010 | 9 | 468th |
| 2025 | 16 | 340th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts climbed from 363rd in 1916 to 340th in 2025.
The most babies named Jay in Massachusetts in a single year was 158, in 1958. Its best showing was 57th among boys names in 1958.
Across the country, Jay reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1937). See Jay in every state →
How popular is Jay in Massachusetts?
Jay was the 340th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 16 babies named Jay that year. Since 1916, Massachusetts families have named 4,500 babies Jay.
How many babies are named Jay in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Jay in Massachusetts. The most babies named Jay in Massachusetts in a single year was 158, in 1958.
What is the rank of Jay in Massachusetts?
Jay ranked 340th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 57th among boys names in 1958.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.